"Cafe Racer" such a loose term! Craigslist "Gem" of the week!

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1926-brough-superiorcycle/6411016567.html

One of the weirdest ads I've seen on CL. . . Why trade for Harley crap? Why not sell, then buy your Harley crap? Almost seems like a scam. . .

"WE HAVE A 1926 {BROUGH SUPERIOR} SS100 ALPINE GRAND SPORTS! MOTOR-CYLE...SPECS: JAP/8145 HP/980 CC/OHV/V-TWIN ENGINE! WE ARE...{HARLEY-DAVISON}....{MOTOR-HEADS}..TO THE-CORE! SO WE ARE TRADING THIS BIKE..TO AD MORE ...HARLEY'S TO OUR BIKE...COLLECTION! THIS MOTOR-CYCLE IS A {BARN} FIND...ALSO IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER!!! WE WILL ONLY DO A TRADE...LET US KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE!!! YES WE ARE {PICKERS}...AND WE KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH!!! NO {LOW-BALLER'S}..PLEASE!..GIVE US A CALL & WE WILL {WIPE} THE GREASE OFF OUR HANDS! THANKS! CALL US @ show contact info..24/7..."
 

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https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/LF12/London/lots/r185-1926-brough-superior-ss100-alpine-grand-sports/281297

You mean that one that sold for 280k (pounds)? ::)
 
I like when I come here and find a CL scam post and go check it out and it's already flagged for removal. I can't stand those scammers mucking up the CL feed and I wish they'd pull more of them down.

For instance:
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2008-yamaha-r6/6421477922.html

I really hate those.
 
Over $20k in this CB750...STEAL IT for only $14k. Complete w "Handlebars flipped, upside down!!!" ::)

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/d/honda-cb750-cafe/6434190762.html
 
trek97 said:
Over $20k in this CB750...STEAL IT for only $14k. Complete w "Handlebars flipped, upside down!!!" ::)

"Professionally built" - not too sure what that infers (high cost perhaps), but the sidecover vent hole spacing doesn't look that professional, nor does mounting the conventional rear shocks to a lower clevis mount.
 
Rat_ranger said:
I think that is the zip ties holding wires in place.

Actually, I think those might be Ichiban electrical-grade zip ties. If he used those throughout the build it's going to get a little pricey, but it's worth the UL rating.
 
Wonderful example of a $4K café brat. Kick start even works! That classic unmuffled sound! Remember to sync carbs for elevation!

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/mcy/d/1976-honda-cb-550/6418240606.html

Although there are plenty of sweet deals to be had in Scottsdale, upwards of $7K:

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/mcy/d/1976-honda-cb550-cafe-racer/6388247290.html

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/sale-trade-1976-honda-cb550/6394309934.html
 
carnivorous chicken said:
Wonderful example of a $4K café brat. Kick start even works! That classic unmuffled sound! Remember to sync carbs for elevation!

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/sale-trade-1976-honda-cb550/6394309934.html

Without a muffler the cops would bust me the minute I started this up. I can't even imagine how loud this thing is. . .
 

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